June 11, 2012

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Environmentally-friendly features sparkle at Lakeside Park

by Mississauga Living Green

On Tuesday, June 12 at 11:30 a.m. Lakeside Park in Mississauga reopens with a touch of green. Mayor Hazel McCallion and Members of Council will show off some of the new green features in the park at the official re-opening. Park tours will take place following the ceremony highlighting the exciting features of the park.

The environmentally-friendly features at the park include:

A bio-retention swale which allows storm water to percolate into the ground

LED lighting to use less energy in the spray pad area and washrooms

The use of re-purposed water from the spray pad for irrigation

The existing natural area by Lakeside Creek was preserved and expanded by 50 per cent

The preservation of the existing cobble beach and natural shoreline provides habitat for wildlife

A pervious concrete parking lot which allows water to percolate into the ground reducing storm water run-off

Lakeside Park is one of five priority parks that were identified for development and redevelopment through the City of Mississauga’s 2008 Waterfront Parks Strategy. The 25-acre park’s amenities include: multi-use trails; a themed playground; spray pad; viewing mound; leash free zone; and an open lawn area for events.

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